I first rigged, then re-rigged in the UK, with Sta-Loks. As said before you will need new cones; the old formers will probably serve. Personally I gave up on wire cutters - just too uneven a cut. A good sharp hack saw will do the job in reasonable time and leave a clean, perpendicular cut. If you like your
power tools then try a grinder with a cut-off blade - just be very careful not to nick the wire near the cut.
Greg